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Reg. e-books organize tool.
by Mailing List Admin 20 Jun '11

20 Jun '11

Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:16:50 +0530 From: Praveen C S <Praveen_CS(a)jubilantbiosys.com> Dear Professionals, Kindly inform me, which is the best software for organizing the e-books. Thanks in advance. With Kind Regards Praveen

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KLA National Seminar on CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND LIBRARIES: Call for papers and Seminar updates
by faisal sl 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

KERALA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KLA) National Seminar on CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND LIBRARIES New Vistas for Harnessing Information Dates:14-16 July 2011 Venue: Padmam Auditorium Institute of Management in Government (IMG) Thiruvananthapuram – 695 033 FACETS OF THE THEME OF THE SEMINAR  Knowledge Management : New Dimensions  Document Management  Preservation Strategies  Web / Portal Content Management  Enterprise Content Management  Open Access Initiatives / Learning Object Repositories / Institutional Repositories  Digital Learning Systems  Online Learning and Course Management Systems  From Web 2.0 to Library 2.0  Delivery Methods  Info Marketing  Aggregators & Integrators  Case Studies  Tools, Techniques & Devices  Security Technologies  Application in various Information Systems including :  Public Libraries  Academic Libraries  S & T / R & D Institutional Libraries  Corporate Sector Libraries  Media Libraries  CMS Administration & Librarians : Fusion  HR Development  Education  Training In addition, the Seminar will also have a Vendor Session focusing on Tools & Techniques and Products & Services. A Panel Discussion & the Concluding Session are expected to help consolidate the deliberations and plot specific guidelines for practicing professionals. REGISTRATION General : Rs. 1000.00 Concession Rate for KLA Life Members & Students : Rs. 750.00 Download registration form: http://klanationalseminar2011.wordpress.com/registration/ SUBMISSION OF PAPERS (a) Soft copy as e-mail attachment to : kps31147(a)yahoo.com /kps31147new(a)gmail.com & (b) Print version to : The General Convener, KLA National Seminar-2011, Kerala Library Association, 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram– 695 002 Author guidelines: http://klanationalseminar2011.wordpress.com/submission-of-papers/ (A paper will be selected from among the papers presented at the seminar (excluding invited lectures) and given with the “Best paper Award”) IMPORTANT DATES Last date for submission of Papers : 25 June 2011 Last date for Registration : 05 July 2011 Release of Souvenir : 14 July 2011 The Event : 14 – 16 July 2011 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SEMINAR UPDATES, http://klanationalseminar2011.wordpress.com/ http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/ QUICK REFERENCE Mr.K.P. Sadasivan, General Convener & President, KLA, Mob. 919447903282 Dr. A. Gopikuttan , Joint General Convener & Vice President, KLA, Mob. 919446428163 Dr. P. K. Suresh Kumar, Joint Convener & General Secretary, KLA, Mob.919495718460 ********************** Posted by, S.L.Faisal Convener (Publicity) KLA National Seminar 2011 slfaizal at gmail.com/ 919447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: EIFL-PLIP call for concept papers for grants
by Subbiah Arunachalam 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: IAN JOHNSON (0616285) <i.m.johnson(a)rgu.ac.uk> To: Cc: Sent: Friday, 17 June 2011, 17:55 Subject: FW: EIFL-PLIP call for concept papers for grants would you be so kind and help us disseminate EIFL-PLIP call for concept papers to your mailing lists. It is rather late, but perhaps the inforemation will encourage those who already have ideas. Thank you- Breda Karun EIFL-PLIP is pleased to announce a call for concept papers from public libraries in countries with emerging and developing economies. This Call will focus on the replication of services from projects funded in the first round of EIFL-PLIP. The proposed concept papers can be either for new activities/services or to strengthen/extend a service/project which the proposing library is already running. Applicants are invited to develop and adapt services to their local context. The successful concept papers will involve public libraries providing a service in one of the four following service areas in meaningful partnership with relevant bodies: · Support for children and youth at risk · Support for farming and farmers · Provision of health information · Improving people’s employment prospects. The deadline for all concept papers is 30th June 2011. Twenty small grants of up to $15000 [USD] each will be awarded at the end of October 2011 for work to be done during the following 12 months. For more information on the Call and how to apply, go to http://www.eifl.net/eifl-plip-call-concept-papers Robert Gordon University is the best modern university in the UK (The Times Good University Guide 2011) Robert Gordon University, a Scottish charity registered under charity number SC 013781. This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Robert Gordon University. Thank you. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Assistant Librarian ( IIT Bombay)
by Veeru 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

Dear Professionals, INDIAN INSTIUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BOMBAY POWAI, MUMBAI – 400 076 *Assistant Librarian (3 Posts- 1 reserved for OBC 2 for Unreserved)* Pay Band : [PB-3] Rs. 15600-39100 + Rs. 6000/- (Academic Grade pay) (Total emoluments on the minimum of the Pay Band is approx. Rs. 37,448/- excluding HRA). *Qualification & Experience :* Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale plus a consistently good academic record. At least 7 years experience in a responsible capacity in a University level Library. Candidates should be familiar with usage of Library software and have experience in library computerisation. *Age limit* : Preferably below 40 years. Last date for receipt of completed form to reach Registrar, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai – 400 076 is 4 th July 2011 *for more Detils visit website *:*http://www.iitb.ac.in/AsstLib.pdf* Application form can be downloaded from *http://www.iitb.ac.in/jobs.html* * with regards Virupaksh BH National Library of India Kolkata. * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ILA 56th Conference
by Pardeep Rai 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

Dear sir kindly forward this information to Forum members Indian Library association is organizing its 56th All India Conference from 21-23 July at OP Jindal University, Sonepat, Haryana. the topic/theme is Public Libraries of the Future:opportunities and challenges Details of the conference etc can be downloaded from the below link www.ilaindia.net with regards -- Dr.Pardeep Rai Librarian Maitreyi College University of Delhi Chanakya Puri, New Delhi 110021( India) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainee
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

Central University of Kerala located at Kasaragod, Kerala needs Library Trainees for its Library. Qualification required:BLISc/MLISc (preferably MLISc). Computer Knowledge is essential. The selection will be based on the interview and practical test. Stipend: Rs. 8000/- per month. Training period: One year. Those who are interested may attend the walk-in-interview and practical test with all original certificates on 28th June 2011 at 10am at the Central University Office at Nayanmarmoola, Kasaragod. Contact Phone No. 04994- 255533 Regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai Assistant Librarian & Co-ordinator, NMEICT Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library blog at: www.cuklibinfopage.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Companies which have collection in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
by Kedar Patankar 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

I am the librarian of a chemical company. I wish to know the organisations/companys' names which have collection in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. I wish communicate with those libraries to assess my collection. If any deficiency of titles is found in my library, I can improve Thanks and Regards, Kedar Patankar Librarian, Gharda Chemicals Pvt.Ltd., Tal.Khed, Dist.Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) 02356-272252 kedarcpatankar(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ILA CONFERENCE
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

Thursday July 21, 2011, 04:00PM IST THU jULY 21 TO Saturday July 23, 2011, 07:00PM IST ILA Conference Location:O. P. Jindal Global University Sonipat Institute Of Engineering & Management, Sh 11 Sonepat, HARYANA 131001 IN Price:2500 Indian Rupees Website:http://www.jgu.edu.in/Library/index.aspx Industry:education management Keywords: Intended For:• Library and information science professionals • Information seekers and leaders in knowledge industry • ICT and knowledge workers like content developers, web designers etc. • Policy makers and government officials • Educationists • Information provider Theme of the Conference • Public Libraries of the Future: Impact of socio economic changes: changed social, political, economic and legal environment, globalization of economy, strategic objectives of public library services, funding, profile and expectations of users. • Development & Management of Public Libraries: Statutory framework of public library services, obligations of the state and citizens, citizens charter, state funding, recession and budgetary cuts, public private participation, state policies, strategic initiatives, public library business models, philanthropic initiatives, best practices, quality management, performance indicators, public libraries and academic libraries, public library collaborations and consortia; and role of library associations. • Technology and Public Libraries: Impact on collection, access and delivery of services, Open Access Initiative, Public libraries as knowledge centres and IPR. • Marketing and Promotion of Public Library Services: best practices, case studies, innovative use of technology and media,users’ loyalty, customer profile and library branding. • Human Resources Management in Public Libraries: Best practices, new skills & competency requirement of public librarians, job descriptions, performance management, leadership & management of change, training & development needs, compensation management and partnership for effective delivery of services. Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) (FACULTY, Dept or Library & Information Scince, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY:1975-2008) (UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR: 2009-11), Plot No: A-194, H.No- 1-8-10/1,Ravindra Nagar, Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) +91-9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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What is the GOC rules of missing books and write off
by Bhoopendra Singh 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

Sir, What is the government office committee(GOC) rules regarding to lost (Missing) books /write off books in one year. Kindly you may send us updated rules. Thanks with regards, Bhoopendra Singh Librarian bhoopendra_jpr(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop for enhancing Professional competency of School Librarians in the Digital Era
by Vimal Kumar 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

*Date:* June 29-30, 2011 *Venue:* MG University Library School Libraries are the heart of the educational system. They play a pivotal role in nurturing knowledge and improving the quality of education. They not only help to inculcate the habit of reading but also a thirst for new knowledge. The advent of ICT has opened the doors of possibilities. Now the role of School Libraries has changed from mere information transfer to content generation. The School Libraries are becoming Information Clearing Houses and as such they will constantly change and adjust their role as catalysts in the Information Society. *Topics Covered * - School library Management skills - The internet - Organisation of School Libraries - Psychological approach of reading - Library Automation *Digital Sources of Information * Reading is usually associated with print materials which still commands significance, but many of the same materials can be read online through the internet. Digital resources comprise mainly E-journals, E-books, Online databases, Blogs, etc. The Internet, the medium that allows to access the information playground that is the World Wide Web, has provided a whole new medium for information exchange. Initiatives such as free softwares and open source initiatives have boosted the free use and availability of information. Digital Libraries are also gaining importance and enriching the world of information. The workshop aims to impart library organisation, management skills and awareness of the digital information sources. *General Information * Target Audience -School Librarians and Teachers in charge of libraries Registration Fee : Rs.500/- (including working lunch and tea) Maximum participants : 30 Admission: First come first serve The programme is being conducted as part of library extension services. The world is rapidly entering an era of technological revolution where information technology forms an integral part of social change. School Library acts as a bridge between school and Society, bringing increased knowledge in order to provide challenges to the inquiring mind of young people. School Librarians must have opportunities to keep up to date with the technological changes. We intend through this workshop, to make the School Librarians equipped with information handling skills in this new era. *Programme Co-ordinator * Laila T Abraham, 0481-2731018 Visit following link for information pamphlet. http://mgulmoments.blogspot.com -- Vimal Kumar V. Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BOSLA-CDAC National Conference on 16-17 Sep 2011 at Mumbai
by I C Bandi 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

Dear Moderator, Please publish this BOSLA-CDAC National Conference-2011 announcement for all the professional members of this Forum. ************************************************ Dear Professional, Greetings!!! We are happy to announce the two day national conference “Beyond Librarianship: Creativity, Innovation and Discovery” being jointly organised by BOSLA and C DAC, Mumbai on 16-17 Sept 2011. Some of the themes of the conference are, · Information Planning and Policies · Marketing of Library Services · Customer Service · Social Media · Library 3.0/ Web 3.0 · Mobile Computing and Libraries · Cloud Computing · Digital Libraries · CMS and Open Access · Open Access for Scholarly Content · Scientometrics / Webometrics · E-Learning · E-Resource Management · Human Resource Management Last date for submission of full paper is September 05,2011. Email your papers to library(a)cdacmumbai.in along with registration fees. Registration Fees: · Rs.2,500/- (Non-BOSLA Members) · Rs 2,000/- (For BOSLA Members) · Rs1,500/- (For Students) · Early Bird Discount: Rs 200/- (Last Date: 5th Sept.2011) Payment has to be made in favour of “BOSLA,Mumbai” Important Dates: · Last date for Registration: 10th Sept.2011 · Last date for paper submission: 5th Sept.2011 · Conference Date: 16-17th Sept.2011 Venue: C-DAC, Gulmohar Cross Road No.9, Next to Reliance, Web World & UTI, Near Punjab Grill Hotel, Opp. Juhu, Supreme Shopping Centre, JVPD, Juhu, Mumbai-49 For more details and brochure please refer Website www.bosla.org.in and www.cdacmumbai.in Thanks & Regards ********************************** Ishappa C. Bandi Asst. Manager Documentation TATA POWER COMPANY LTD Mumbai-400 019 Email: bandiic(a)tatapower.com/ icbandi(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgently required Assistant Librarian and Professional Assistant at BIMTECH, Greater Noida‏
by Anil Singh 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

Dear Friends, Birla Institute of Management and Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida requires one Assistant Librarian and one Professional Assistant for its Learning Resource Centre urgently. Candidate should have MLISc degree and knowledge of Computer Application in Libraries. Salary will not be a constraint for deserving and experienced candidates. Send your CV by e-mail to the undersigned: Dr. Rishi Tiwari, Librarian, BIMTECH, Greater Noida. Mobile:09810583623, E-mail: rishi_70 at rediffmail.com rishi.tiwari(a)bimtech.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Information regarding Expert Directories
by Divakar Babu 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

I am planning to develop Experts Directory to my organization to enable knowledge seekers to reach to the experts. Please share me your valuable inputs related to expert directories (Articles, Presentation PDFs, Docs, Prototypes). -- Regards: Divakar Babu Novell Software Development (I) Pvt Ltd 65/2 'Laurel', D Block, Bagmane Tech Park, C.V. Raman Nagar, Bangalore - 560093 Cell - 9591377282 bdivakara(a)novell.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC NET &JRF Results-What happened to LIS Professionals?
by Sudhier K G Pillai 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

Dear Professional Friends *Result of UGC NET/JRF held on 26th Dec 2010 has been declared. ***<http://www.ugcnetonline.in/> ** It is learned that the number of LIS Professionals who have qualified the UGC NET & JRF Exams are very less, only 06 out of about 13,000 appeared!!! It was also heard that only one candidate qualified from the state of Kerala !!! The statistics shows that 06 (out of 9689) are cleared NET and NOBODY has qualified for the JRF (out of 3238). Even though the situation of other subjects are not known now, discuss and introspect the bad results of LIS and the role of LIS Schools ( in this 100th years of LIS Education in our country!) It is interesting note that, last year 06 Students from the DLIS, University of Kerala have qualified NET & JRF. Use the medium of various Discussion Forums to introspect. Regards *Dr. K. G. SUDHIER *Assistant Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science University Library Building University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram- 695 034 INDIA Tel. 09446484561, +91 471 2414461 (R) 2308034(O) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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About UGC -NET LIS result 2010
by jasim s 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

Dear colleagues Its happy to inform you that i cleared UGC-NET of DECEMBER 2010.I came to know that there are only very few in India who could able to clear it. It’s a real surprise for me because the exam was not so hard.Then,how this low victory statistics occurred? I don't think quality of the candidates was poor. This is an injustice to whole Library Science professional and student community. Last time there was such an instance in Kerala in case of NET qualifiers in ENGLISH Literature.Only one person cleared it.There was widespread resentment and talks on that matter in academic and professional bodies.Media took up the matter and channel discussions were aired.May be because of that, this time there are more than 40 successful candidates for English from Kerala. So,i think library professional bodies should take it serious to intervene in the said matter. I request professional bodies to send submissions about this matter to UGC authority. Contact information of UGC can be find here, http://www.ugc.ac.in/contact/index.html I expect valuable comments from your side. Regards, -- Jasimudeen.s MG University Library Kottayam Kerala *Life is like a document:what matter is how good it is ,not how long it is" * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request again
by subhash khode 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

Dear library professionals I would like to send my Ph.D. questionnaire to the users of open source software. If you are using/evaluating any type of Open source software in your library/research institute then kindly fill your information so that i could send you my questionnaire . Click here to fill your information http://kwiksurveys.com?u=ossuser <http://kwiksurveys.com/?u=ossuser> Subhash Khode Chief Librarian MIT,Ujjain -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC sponsored National seminar invitation and call for papers
by Narayan Barse 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

Dear fellow professionals, *Department of Library and Information Science* VIDYA PRASARAK MANDAL’S K. G. JOSHI COLLEGE OF ARTS & N. G. BEDEKAR COLLEGE OF COMMERCE THANE (W) is going to organise* UGC Sponsored ONE DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR ON * *Post-Modernisation of Libraries:Challenges and Opportunities* On *Friday, 25th November 2011* Venue Thorale Bajirao Peshawe Sabhagruha, “Jnanadweepa” , Thane College Campus, Chendani Bunder Road, Thane 400 601, (MS), India. Please go to the link below for details of seminar and important dates about registration and paper submission http://www.vpmthane.org/Challenges%20and%20Opportunities.pdf Regards, -- Barse N. S. Librarian and Coordinator Department of Lib & Information Science VPM's Joshi-Bedekar College 'Janadweep' Chendani, Bundar Rd, Thane (West) Pin- 400601 MS, India =========================== Phone No: 022 25384591 Cell :09969051287 =========================== माय मराठी लाभले अम्हास भाग्य बोलतो मराठी । जाहलो खरेच धन्य ऐकतो मराठी ॥ धर्म, पंथ, जात एक जाणतो मराठी । एवढ्या जगात माय मानतो मराठी ॥ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Universal decimal classification rev edition
by Soji Bony 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

Dear all, Any recent edition of UDC is published now? problem with the old edition is classification of computer books .no depth index is available. Soji -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Institutional Repository Bibliography, Version 4
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

Version four of the Institutional Repository Bibliography is now available from Digital Scholarship. This selective bibliography presents over 500 articles, books, technical reports, and other scholarly textual sources that are useful in understanding institutional repositories (see the scope note for details). All included works are in English. It is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License. http://digital-scholarship.org/irb/irb.html The bibliography has the following sections (all sections have been updated except "3 Multiple-Institution Repositories"): 1 General 2 Country and Regional Surveys 3 Multiple-Institution Repositories 4 Specific Institutional Repositories 5 Digital Preservation 6 Library Issues 7 Metadata 8 Institutional Open Access Mandates and Policies 9 R&D Projects 10 Research Studies 11 Software 12 Electronic Theses and Dissertations Appendix A. Related Bibliographies Appendix B. About the Author Translate (oversatta, oversette, prelozit, traducir, traduire, tradurre, traduzir, or ubersetzen): http://digital-scholarship.org/announce/irb_en_4.htm -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Publisher, Digital Scholarship http://digital-scholarship.org/ A Look Back at 22 Years as an Open Access Publisher http://digital-scholarship.org/cwb/22/22years.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ABOUT THE BOOK - "An Introduction to Library Management"
by ashis biswas 15 Jun '11

15 Jun '11

An Introduction to Library Management/ Ashis Biswas, S. Nausheen and Biplab Chakrabarti. – Kolkata: Progressive Publishers, 2011. – Rs. 350. The present book “An Introduction to Library Management” is specially meant for the use of the LIS students but LIS professionals interested in the subject will also find the book much to their interest and use. It has tried to cover the whole field of library management as comprehensively as is possible within a single volume. The book is divided into fifteen chapters. The first chapter ‘Management Theory’ deals with management principles and their application to library management. Second chapter discusses the organisational and administrative aspects of library. A complete chapter is dedicated to system theory and its application to library and information system in chapter three. Planning process plays a pivotal role in management; hence a chapter on it has been included. New concepts in management like Management by Objectives (MBO), Management Information System (MIS), Operation Research (OR), Participative Management (PM) and Conflict Management are discussed in the next chapter. Collection development is one of the key functions of library. For this, three separate chapters are given under the heading – ‘Collection Management’, ‘Technical Processing’ and ‘Collection Maintenance’. The next chapter deals with preservation, conservation and binding of library materials. In this age of information, LIS professionals need to be trained properly to be multidimensional; hence a chapter on human Resource Management (HRM) encapsulating all the necessary aspects comes next. Chapter on financial management covers financial principles, sources of funds, financial estimation, budgets, accounting and audit. Total Quality Management (TQM) and its application in library have been discussed in the next chapter. As the role of committee is very crucial in the management, there is one chapter on library committee and rules. Standards play a significant role in maintaining a uniformed pattern in every function. Keeping it in view, the final chapter has dealt with standards for libraries. A relative index has also been provided at the end for the easy search of various key concepts. AUTHORS Ashis Biswas Librarian, Victoria Institution (College), Kolkata – 700 009 Email: biswas.ashis(a)yahoo.com Dr. Biplab Chakrabarti Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta Email: bcliscu(a)gmail.com PROGRESSIVE PUBLISHERS 37a, College Street, Kolkata 700 073 Email: progressivepubl(a)yahoo.co.in Ph No. 033 22196539; Mob No. 8961203029 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Software Features
by Mailing List Admin 15 Jun '11

15 Jun '11

Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:56:47 +0300 From: Rafiq Ansari <rafiq.ansari(a)gmail.com> Dear All, Please check below a comprehensive compliance list for consideration of any library management system. I had compiled the list mainly for a media library (hence you would find references to tapes, etc.), but the list holds true for all types of libraries. Hope you would find it useful in making an informed decision before going for any library management system. Thanks. Rafeeque Ansari | Team Leader - Archive Al Jazeera English Channel | PO Box 23127 | Doha | Qatar M: +974 66628254 W: +974 44892375 rafeeque.ansari(a)aljazeera.net www.aljazeera.net/english =================================== The Times Television Library Compliance List Sr No Specification Yes/No 1 The software should have minimum, but not limited to, the following modules and functions:  Cataloguing, Circulation, Online Search, Web-OPAC, Online Requisition, Online Reservation, Online Renewal, Email scheduling, etc. 2 Allows to redefine data entry worksheet as per our needs and requirements 3 Worksheet label (field names like Author, Title etc.) editing should be possible as per our requirement 4 Allows to create any new worksheet with only necessary fields and data entry elements as per our requirement 5 Builds, maintains and uses Authority for Producers, Directors, Editors, Subjects, Locations, etc. 6 Multi-tasking – to allow multiple tasks with single login / client instance – there should not be any need to open another instance of the client 7 Should be possible to generate barcode labels for face and spine of tapes 8 Alpha-numeric, free text field for Accession Nos. 9 Accession No. field accepts special characters like / ( ) ; : etc. 10 Concept of Series with Accession No. with no field length and character limitation 11 Should be possible to generate reports and statistics based on Accn. Series 12 Stock verification with reports at the end of each year 13 Option to add/remove search fields in OPAC / Web-OPAC 14 Option to modify (add/remove) search options in combo box list in OPAC 15 Search Filter options based on tape format, location, year etc. 16 Options to conduct expert search using Boolean operators 17 Ensure data security from search (OPAC / Web-OPAC) interfaces 18 Allows to export reports in either Word and/or Excel formats 19 Allows to schedule various reminders (overdue, recall, follow-up, etc.) to be sent through email 20 Tracks the location and status of every tape and disk in the library 21 Prints face and spine labels on A4 size self-adhesive sticker stationery 22 Prints small identification labels for smaller items like DVCs 23 Automatically assigns sequential ID numbers 24 Easily creates duplicate records for logging/recording of similar items 25 Supports wildcard searches 26 Retains old ID numbers along with content details so that when the tape is recycled, system is able to tell what was previous information on the tape 27 Powerful inventory control features for blank tapes and disks 28 System should inform in advance the depletion / existing stock of blank tape stock (in order to facilitate acquisition) 29 Facility for Produces to send Online Requisition for Blank Tapes through Web-OPAC to the Library 30 Facility for the Library to forward the Producers’ requisition for blank tapes to Business Dept. for purchase. 31 Online Approval function 32 Facility to inform the producers’ about the receipt of blank tape stock. 33 All above 4 functions (point Nos. 25 – 28) to operate solely on Email system 34 Library check-in/check-out/Renewal/Reservation features 35 Allows to store an unlimited number of records 36 Smart-Fill — Automatically fills in information as you type either by way of list boxes or through browse buttons 37 Sorts and displays records in any order of our choice 38 Multi-media: facility to link images and other audio-visual file systems with records 39 Flexible — allows us to decide how much information to store for each record 40 Flexible enough to integrate with other systems in the organisation 41 Should be possible to post Library Notice and Circulars for the users 42 Should build indexes automatically, and make new records available immediately for searching 43 Allow to mark Tape status as Missing, Damaged, Withdrawn, Recycled, and Master Back up, etc. 44 Should control circulation for the items marked as above (Point No. 43) 45 Should facilitate to flush out record for tapes marked as Missing, damaged, withdrawn, etc. 46 Duplicate check of items based on Tape ID, Tape No. (Accession No.), etc. 47 Should give holdings reports based on tape format, size, episode name, episode No., title, producers, directors, etc. 48 Should give separate count for titles and volumes 49 Should facilitate bar code based circulation 50 Should maintain a comprehensive transactions log – giving circulation history of tapes and allow printing of the log as and when required 51 OS: Windows or Linux 52 Client – Server 53 Web-OPAC option 54 User licenses: Library staff clients = Min 5 Web-OPAC: unlimited 55 Database = Oracle / SQL 56 Record limit = Unlimited Notes: Additional functions can be added in the above compliance list. Please mention jut ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ against each item. For each ‘Yes’, we would insist on a demonstration. Duly filled in Compliance List may either be forwarded as hard copy or through email. Please furnish the following mandatory requirements: Hardware configuration both for server and clients Server OS (all options on which s/w operates) Client platform – whether windows or browser-based Programming language RDBMS Installation base – please attach list of users, particularly in media industry Updates and upgrades during and post warrantee period Warrantee clause Post warrantee AMC rates Cost of customization Implementation period Cost of the software – based on the above specifications On 9 June 2011 14:52, ILANOM <monalipanchbhai(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Dear Members, > > I want to purchase a Library software for our library. As of now the records are maintained in Excel. > I have a budget of 5-6 Lakhs. > Can any body suggest a good software? > Also if anyone has compiled list of features for purchasing such software then plz mail the same at - monalipanchbhai(a)gmail.com > This is bit urgent. Waiting for your kind reply. > Regards, > Monali Maduskar > NISM __,_._,___ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding Library automation Software
by Mailing List Admin 15 Jun '11

15 Jun '11

Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:30:10 +0530 (IST) From: ashraf kattumadathil <ashraf_lib2006(a)yahoo.com> Dear Professionals, � Anybody use "Libwiz" library automation software?�If using pls let me�know your feedback. � With Regards � Ashraf Librarian Labour India Public School Marangattupilly,Kottayam(Dist) Kerala-686635 e-mai:ashrafkdu@gmail.com Mob:9562744143

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Request for article
by Mahesh Kulal 15 Jun '11

15 Jun '11

Dear Professional If any library holds below mention article. Please send me. Diagnostic Cytopathology, 2003 vol.29 no.6, pg no.344-48 Thanking you Mahesh Moolya Jr. Librarian K S Hegde Medical Academy Mangalore E-mail:kulalmahesh@gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two days coaching class for SLET/UGC-NET
by suruli nathi 14 Jun '11

14 Jun '11

Dear Professionals and Students The Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University in association with Indian Academic Library Association ( IALA- Tamil Nadu Chapter) is organizing *two days coaching class for SLET / UGC - NET* pertinent to *Library and Information Science* during *18th – 19th ( Sat- Sunday), June 2011, *Tiruchirappali. The desired candidates can register themselves to participating in the two days coaching progarmme that covers both UGC NET and SLET of LIS. Bharathidasan University Faculty and Eminent College Librarians will be the resource persons. The following persons may be contacted for further details. Mr. M. Dorairajan- IALA President (*9** 443767552)**, *Mr. P. Ragavan, President – IALA Trichy (*9442078250)* and Mr. M. Surulinathi, Secretary – IALA Trichy *(9943653068).* Or by e-mail: *manavaidorai(a)gmail.com*** -- With regards M. Surulinathi M.com, MLIS, M.Phil., (Ph.D), PGDCA, HDNCC, CGT Assistant Librarian Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Trichy - 620 024 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NET DEC Result Declared
by masood raza 14 Jun '11

14 Jun '11

Hi Professionals, All Qualifying candidates Congts.....who have cleared NET DEC 2010 http://www.ugcnetonline.in/RESULT10D.pdf With regards Masood Raza Assistant Librarian Baddi University of Emerging Sciences & Technology Baddi (H.P)- 173 205 Mobile: +91 9815778812 website: www.baddiuniv.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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